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[Principles of safe endoscopic surgery on the endocrine organs of the neck]

P S Glushkov1, R Kh Azimov1, K A Shemyatovsky1

  • 1Central Clinical Hospital of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Moscow, Russia.

Khirurgiia
|October 12, 2022
PubMed
Abstract

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Endoscopic neck endocrine surgery, including transaxillary thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy, offers a safe alternative to traditional methods. Careful technique minimizes complication risks for patients.

Area of Science:

  • Endocrinology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Traditional open surgery for neck endocrine organs carries risks.
  • Advancements in endoscopic techniques offer potential benefits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the key stages for safe endoscopic surgery on neck endocrine glands.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transaxillary endoscopic procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 79 patients undergoing endoscopic neck endocrine surgery (2018-2021).
  • Procedures included transaxillary thyroidectomy (69 patients) and transaxillary parathyroidectomy (10 patients).

Main Results:

  • Early in technique development, 2 intraoperative and 2 postoperative complications occurred.
  • All adverse events were successfully treated, with no long-term sequelae.

Conclusions:

  • Endoscopic surgery for neck endocrine organs is a safe alternative to open surgery.
  • Adherence to surgical technique and attention to critical stages reduce complication risks.
Keywords:
endoscopic parathyroidectomyendoscopic thyroidectomythyroid nodulestransaxillary approach

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